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osteomalacia
[ os-tee-oh-muh-ley-shuh, -shee-uh, -see-uh ]
noun
- a condition characterized by softening of the bones with resultant pain, weakness, and bone fragility, caused by inadequate deposition of calcium or vitamin D.
osteomalacia
/ ˌɒstɪəʊməˈleɪʃɪə; ˌɒstɪəʊməˈlæsɪk /
noun
- a disease in adults characterized by softening of the bones, resulting from a deficiency of vitamin D and of calcium and phosphorus
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Derived Forms
- ˌosteomaˈlacial, adjective
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Other Words From
- oste·o·ma·lacial os·te·o·ma·lac·ic [os-tee-oh-m, uh, -, las, -ik], adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of osteomalacia1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of osteomalacia1
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Example Sentences
Mr. V. Canyre spoke about softening the bones of ideas (osteomalacia), against which such a propaganda must work in the school.
In osteomalacia and in the absorption of bone the mucous degeneration of the bone-cartilage plays an important part.
Osteogenesis imperfecta and osteomalacia are disorders of dietetic or metabolic origin characterized by fragility of the bones.
Degeneration of the bone tissue: Rickets, Osteomalacia and similar diseases.
Osteomalacia is an acquired disease which causes marked softening and changes in the bones.
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